In This Episode
1:00: Intro to Nick and his the renaissance man skillset
2:50: Why do we need to sleep?
5:45 Why sleep “erosion” is insidious (“I can survive on 5 hours a night”)
9:05 Sleep is THE magic pill for most people and most needs
10:15 Circadian rhythm and “sleep pressure” (adenosine)
12:30 How to measure your sleep score
15:20 Sleep, HRV and issues with sleep trackers
16:15 Anxiety about your sleep can be a hidden issue
19:30 The lowdown on sleep stages
22:20 Alcohol’s impact on sleep
26:30 Ways to calm sympathetic nervous system activity
31:45 Quality of sleep is just as important as quantity
35:40 Using cognitive behavioral therapy to establish a sleep routine
37:55 Sleep disorders
41:10 Common misconceptions with sleep
48:00 Wrap up and where to find Nick